In a delayed report, many houses and properties were destroyed when a devastating storm hit Ngozubomi village in Zunheboto’s peripheral area, some 10 km from Aghunato sub-division, January 16 last.According to sources, the violent storm, which lasted for about two hours, created panic among the villagers, and as a result normal life of the villagers was disturbed. It was reported that hundreds of houses and properties worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed in the storm leaving many villagers homeless.Sources, while stating that villagers were badly in need of help, have urged the responsible authority to extend humanitarian assistance to the storm- devastated village.